Homemade White Cake Mix
from ButterYum
makes the equivalent of one box of cake mix
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dry milk powder or buttermilk powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of fine salt
Directions
Whisk flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Store in airtight container for up to 3 months.
To use mix to make a cake, add the following:
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine all ingredients on low speed until well mixed, then increase speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes.
Pour batter into pans that have been sprayed with Baker's Joy and bake according to the times given below. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean when done.
Cool in pan for 5 minutes before unmolding; cool completely before frosting.
Standard cupcakes - 12-15 minutes
Two 8" cake rounds - 20-25 minutes
Two 9" cake rounds - 20-25 minutes
One 9x13" rectangle - 35-40 minutes
One bundt or tube pan - 45-50 minutes